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US Congress 117th Congress

NOPAIN Act Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act [HB-3259] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Health ]
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/17/2021

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Blocking Deadly Fentanyl Imports Act Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Modernization Act of 2021 Foreign Service Families Act of 2021 Public Diplomacy Modernization Act of 2021 Department of State Authorization Act of 2021 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021 [S.1605] [Arts and Culture ] [Community Development ] [Public Safety ]
A bill to designate the National Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio Became Public Law No: 117-81. (txt | Pdf) on 12/27/2021

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Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2021 [HB-3165] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Public Health ]
To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/13/2021

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Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2021 [HB-3117] [Healthcare ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Health ] [Criminal Justice ]
To require Federal law enforcement and prison officials to obtain or provide immediate medical attention to individuals in custody who display medical distress.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 11/09/2021

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Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2021 [S.1567] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/11/2021

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Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2021 [S.1573] [Healthcare ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
A bill to require Federal law enforcement and prison officials to obtain or provide immediate medical attention to individuals in custody who display medical distress.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/11/2021

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MOMMIES Act Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services Act [S.1542] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ]
A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/10/2021

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Acknowledging the contributions of America's addiction professionals and their commitment to delivering evidence-based practice to individuals with substance use disorders through recognized standards of education, training, and competencies. [HR-364] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Mental Health ] [Overdose Prevention ]
Acknowledging the contributions of America's addiction professionals and their commitment to delivering evidence-based practice to individuals with substance use disorders through recognized standards of education, training, and competencies.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/03/2021

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Coronavirus Provider Protection Act [HB-3021] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Law Enforcement ] [Insurance ] [Public Safety ] [Disaster Relief ]
To provide for liability protection for health care providers for damages with respect to any harm caused by any act or omission of such health care professional or related health care entity in the course of arranging for or providing health care services during the COVID-19 public health emergency period, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 11/09/2021

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MOMMIES Act Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services Act [HB-3063] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ]
To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/10/2021

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Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2021 [HB-2981] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Mental Health ] [Overdose Prevention ]
To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure the provision of high-quality service through the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Don Beyer Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/13/2021

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CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021 [S.1512] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Telecommunications ] [Public Health ] [Senior Citizens ]
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/29/2021

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Rural MOMS Act Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act [S.1491] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve obstetric care in rural areas.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. Reported By Senator Murray With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 06/08/2021

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Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 [HB-2903] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Telecommunications ] [Public Health ] [Senior Citizens ]
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/29/2021

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Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2021 [HB-2881] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Insurance ] [Public Health ] [Senior Citizens ]
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare, to provide for health insurance market stabilization, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/29/2021

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Star Rating for Biosimilars Act [HB-2855] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Health ]
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to add a new set of measures to the 5-star rating system under the Medicare Advantage program in order to encourage increased access to biosimilar biological products.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Tonko Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/27/2021

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Department of Veteran Affairs Provider Accountability Act [S.1307] [Healthcare ] [Veterans ]
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enforce licensure and related requirements for health care professionals of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jerry Moran Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 04/22/2021

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Declaring racism a public health crisis. [HR-344] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Declaring racism a public health crisis.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 10/19/2021

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A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. [SR-172] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/22/2021

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A resolution designating April 2021 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". [SR-174] [Public Health ]
A resolution designating April 2021 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Thune Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/22/2021

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